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Friday, March 12, 2010

Drive by posting...

A harried hello and howdy doo....to you my dear friends and readers. My goodness time does fly! That seems to be a central theme here at The Twisted Stitcher, doesn't it? I think it's been close to 14 days since my last post, and I really don't have much to show you in the way of my own stitching. Oh, I've been doing it....but a little here and a little there....I've determined that I have Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), only of the stitcher's variety. Believe me I'm not making light of the disorder as I have a son that lives with ADHD, but I believe that truly is the way I've been now for about a month. I flit from project to project. Starting new ones, losing interest, putting them in a bag, only to dream of them, pull them out, stitch a couple of hours, put them away again, start something new....my clicky finger keeps adding stuff to carts, my Toyota Sienna keeps mindlessly driving to my Local Needlework Store, both of their own volition and accord. What is a girl to do? Stash, stitch, stash, stitch and stash some more, I guess.

That is....until Mr. Twisted Stitcher comes after the missus with the credit card bill in one hand, the checkbook in the other, a red face and eyebrows that look like lightening bolts. YIKES! That's enough for a girl to straighten up and stitch right - right out of the stuff she's already got, I guess. Yowza! He's been watching A&E on television and has threatened an intervention of my hoarding tendencies. I guess straighten up and stitch right is my motto as I whistle a merry tune "hi ho, hi ho...it's off to stitch I go - YES FROM MY STASH Mr. Twisted Stitcher!"

So....with that dilemma off my chest. Here's what I stitched up for the fabulous Pinkeep Exchange over on the Friends Through Threads private exchange board. My recipient was Hazel and I saw on her wishlist this pattern, so I stitched it up and made this for her:

"Be Joyful In Hope"

Designer: Diane Williams of Little House Needleworks

Threads: Crescent Colors

Fabric: 32 ct. Sassy'sFabbys Mud Pie Lugana

Finished as a pinkeep with rusched ribbon edging

*this was a scripture thread pack distributed by Crescent Colours*

To be....completely honest it was very hard to put this in an envelope and ship to the U.K., however Hazel is a delightful young lady and I knew she'd give it a good home. I do so hope that she loves it as much as I did ;o)

Well...those rascally rascals the Pfeiffer kids will be out on Spring Break at the conclusion of the school day this afternoon. So we have the Sienna (or Mama will have) it loaded down for a trip to Haubstadt to visit Poppas, Memes, Grandpas and Grandmas for a few days. We'll see Aunts, Uncles and cousins too while we're there. Then bright and early Monday morning, we'll load up again and travel to French Lick, Indiana (keep your nasty thoughts to yourself) for a day of fun at an inside water park. (oh joy...can't wait....me in a bathing suit for 12 hours...I'm thinking positive thoughts and deep breathing) Tuesday we'll be up bright and early again to go spelunking at Mammoth Cave. Then Wednesday Mama is gonna sit her bottom in a chair (or I dream of sitting it in a chair). The Twisted Stitcher kiddos have movies, zoo trips and other things in mind....I wonder who will win? You're right...probably not Mama.... :)

So...that does it for this installment of keyboard upchuck. I hope that you all have hours in a chair stitching resulting in that dreaded syndrome of all syndromes - numb butt....I'm planning on some Grandmas, Grandpas, Poppas and Memes doing a little entertaining while I advance my numb butt case myself. Oh the horror I plan on my rear end experiencing! You all really need to experience the restorative healing of a trip to Haubstadt, Indiana! The little hamlet does a lot for the mind and soul :)

So until next time..."hands to work and hearts to God"!Love and hugs,Vonna

65 comments:

Vonna, you have to pay the bills yourself so DH won't see the spending. lol! Actually, I think I need to have my DH pay the bills so I get my spending under control! I love the pinkeep you sent Hazel -- so pretty! Have a great time with the grandparents etc and at the water park too!

I love the pinkeep! I agree with Jan that you aren't hoarding, just think of all the entertainment value there is in your stash. I bet you make a lot of gifts too, so they shouldn't count as stash, but come from the 'gift' budget. I hope you have a wonderful spring break... sounds like so much fun. Your kids are lucky to have so much family to have memories with.

My dh has come at me more with furowed brows than once because of a spending spree he was not aware of! That's why I am finished until next Market! lol. Your pinkeep is lovely. Have a wonderful and safe vacation!

I haven't figured out a way yet to treat my stash like I do my dresses. I used to put dresses in the closet (still do on occasion) and then pull them out and I'd say "Oh, this old thing... I've had that forever." With stash, there's no good LNS so I order most of it and Rob usually gets the mail first. DRATS! The "Don't talk to me about my stash with all the baseball crap you have bought over the years!" isn't working anymore.

Love the pinkeep - the ribbon is beautiful! Enjoy your spring break - you'll have a lot of fun!

I agree it's not hoarding if it's for a rainy day like today it is raining somewhere - just call Jimmy Buffet. When did you get the contacts? I know you said you were going to try again. It looks good! the new pic of you.Happy Stitching! and a safe journey with the munchkins!

Thank goodness Mr. Twisted Stitcher can't converse with my Mr. "What do you need that for".Your pinkeep is stunning. Wonderful gift for Hazel.Enjoy your restorative trip to the family. The kids will surely benefit from all the attention from their grandparents etc and hopefully it will allow you to indulge in your favorite numb butt.

Love your new picture Vonna! You're looking great! I think that you need to set up one of those change baskets like I have then no one is the wiser about what you're buying!! Love the pinkeep that you sent to Hazel - she's one lucky girl, and it's very pretty! Have a great time!

Beautiful finish! I love purple. I have been trying to be good too and 'stitch from stash', and stitch some of the many things I have already! Just browse through your stash and you will find so many things you forgot you had!

Vonna,Try not to leave a paper trail... LOL!!! I know what you mean about the attention thing. I do that same thing when stitching sometimes...just can't seem to settle on one thing and wanting to buy everything that catches my eye. You aren't alone. :)

Beautiful pinkeep! Hazel is going to be one happy stitcher. :)

Sounds like you all have a great spring break planned! When you drive by the Hodgenville exit on I-65 headed to Mammoth Cave, give me a big wave. :) Have fun!! :)

love the pinkeep for Hazel! I haven't tried doing the ruched ribbon yet, but plan on it very very soon. it is soooo pretty. Mr Finely Finished (LOL) has recently been in the craft room and said a few "words" about how much I have in there and just gave me "the look" and walked out. ;-) Guess it is time to stitch from stash for just a little while anyways. LOLYou look great by the way! love the straight/flat hair! very cute!

I know exactly how you feel. At least you can sprinkle stitch in between the shops. I really can't.

Enjoy spring break!! If you don't have a specific movie in mind already, Alice in Wonderland was a GREAT movie! I didn't know before I went that it isn't a remake it's a continuation. Fourteen years later.

Gorgeous pin keep! I don't recall that thread pack! I am right there with you in the stashing dept. I have stuff in my buffet, stuff overflowing in 3 baskets and 3 plastic containers at my bedside. I think I need the intervention! But, I have vowed to stop......for now! LOL

My DH would have heart failure if he ever found out exactly how much I spend on my hobby! Fortunatly I have my own card so he doesn't see. However I do get the occasional comment regarding the number of envelopes that arrive for me at the post office. Too bad we don't have home delivery!I love your pinkeep! I can understand your reluctance to part with it.With all that you've planned for March break you may need a vacation of your own when you return! Hope you manage to get some numb butt at some point in time.

I'm a wee bit late in responding and wishing you a wonderful vacation time with the family, but I have had a BAD case of numb butt! Wow, what a great feeling.

Not to worry adding to your stash; it's not you, it's the beautiful designs introduced at Market, last month. Market is like a candy store, to enjoy, one must sample. LOL. You look super in your new picture. Your WW efforts are showing. Peace be with you my friend,Colleen B.

Stitch stash stitch stash; keyboard upchuck... lolol!!! Love it... I seem to only be getting the "stash" part of the equation done... and not even the market items I've been waiting for what seems like forever to arrive - I keep buying more and more while I wait!

I was going to post a stash post when everything is in, but I might be almost embarassed to show the world how much my little plastic card has been in use... that said, what have you gotten?

Love the pinkeep! You did a really fantastic job! How did you "do" the ruched ribbon? It looks wonderful, and I think I'd really love to use it myself...

I hope you enjoyed your time at French Lick (hehe) (I'm assuming that by the time you read this your trip will have already happened), and Mammoth Cave - wow I've always wanted to see it. Hopefully the children will give their mama somestitching time!

You have described my symptoms to a T! I have the same ADHD problem. Must be spring!Love, love beyond love, your pinkeep! Beautiful finishing! Hazel is so lucky.Have a great trip! Hope you enjoy yourself.Love the haircut! You are looking fab-u-lous!!!

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